Apartments and Homes for Rent in El Cajon, CA
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Apartments and homes for rent in El Cajon, CA
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What's on the market in El Cajon right now
Asking prices of listings currently active on Nalren in El Cajon, CA — refreshed daily.
About rentals in El Cajon
18 rentals are listed in El Cajon, CA on Nalren right now — 8 houses, 4 condos or townhomes, 5 apartments. Asking rents run from $1,100 to $15,000 a month, with a median of $2,850. Of the 18 with a known listing date, 16 came to market in the last 90 days, 0 have been listed for three to six months, and 2 for longer; 6 of the current listings have reduced their asking rent since listing.
Counts and asking rents of listings currently active on Nalren in El Cajon, CA, refreshed daily — not a forecast or an estimate of any property.
Rent in El Cajon by bedroom count
- 1-bedroom — median asking rent $1,650/mo across 5 listings
- 2-bedroom — median asking rent $2,023/mo across 4 listings
- 3-bedroom — median asking rent $3,898/mo across 4 listings
- 4+ bedroom — median asking rent $5,850/mo across 5 listings
Asking rents in El Cajon currently range from $1,100 to $15,000 per month.
Currently for rent in El Cajon: 5 apartments, 4 condos and townhomes, 8 houses.
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Frequently asked questions — El Cajon, CA
How much is rent in El Cajon, CA?
The median asking rent across 18 active rental listings in El Cajon, CA is $2,850 per month on Nalren, refreshed daily.
How much is rent in El Cajon by bedroom count?
Median asking rents on Nalren right now: 1-bedroom $1,650/mo (5 listings), 2-bedroom $2,023/mo (4 listings), 3-bedroom $3,898/mo (4 listings), 4+ bedroom $5,850/mo (5 listings). These are aggregates of displayed asking rents on active listings, refreshed daily — not estimates.
Are there houses for rent in El Cajon, or mostly apartments?
Both. Nalren currently lists 8 houses for rent in El Cajon alongside 5 apartments and 4 condos or townhomes. Filter by property type in the app.
How long have rentals in El Cajon, CA been on the market?
Of the 18 with a known listing date, 16 came to market in the last 90 days, 0 have been listed for three to six months, and 2 for longer; 6 of the current listings have reduced their asking rent since listing. These are counts of listings currently active on Nalren in El Cajon, CA, refreshed daily — not a forecast.
Which cities near El Cajon have rentals on Nalren?
Within about 7 miles of El Cajon: Lakeside (5 listings, 3.3 mi), Santee (5 listings, 3.8 mi), La Mesa (17 listings, 4.7 mi), Spring Valley (8 listings, 6.3 mi), Lemon Grove (6 listings, 6.4 mi). Each city has its own rentals page on Nalren, refreshed daily.
What are my rights as a renter in El Cajon, California?
California caps most security deposits at one month's rent, limits annual rent increases on covered units under AB 1482 (5% plus local CPI, capped at 10%), and requires just cause for most evictions after 12 months of tenancy. Some cities, including Los Angeles, add local rent-stabilization rules. See the Nalren guide to California renters' rights for the details and exceptions.
How many rentals listings are in El Cajon, CA?
Nalren currently has 18 rentals listings in El Cajon, CA. New listings are added throughout the day — open the Nalren app to see everything and set alerts.